States warn public about scam texts

States warn public about scam texts

With text scams seeking unpaid tolls being noted across the U.S., two more states are warning residents about the potential for fraudulent activity. On Monday, May 12, the Kansas Department of Transportation issued a warning to the public regarding a text scam seeking payment for unpaid tolls. The department not only does not request or collect payments via text message but also is not the agency in charge of collecting tolls in the state. That …

Several people have contacted the Swedish Customs about a suspected fraud attempt via fake text messages and emails.